Thursday, November 21, 2013

A salute to Dan Brown, recently promoted to the rank of commander in the U. S. Navy.The
oldest of 11 children, he earned a degree in physics from The Citadel
and an MBA in business from Embry-Riddle University and is stationed in
Yokosuka, Japan.Parents Margaret and George are proud. So are
siblings Katie, Paul, Greg, Beth, Maureen, Megan, David, Maria, Carlos
and Agustin.• The indefatigable Jeanne Parrish, a beloved longtime English teacher at Manatee High School, will be 95 years young Dec. 2.Like to send her a birthday card?Mail it to:Jeanne Parrish6410 21st Ave. W.Bradenton, Fl. 34209.• Boston native Dora Langlois must be the oldest Red Sox fan in Manatee County, hands down. She’s 98 and followed them since childhood. Her secret to longevity? Besides a lifelong passion for the Bosox, she told BayNews 9’s Summer Smith, she’s never drank or smoked and always used Ponds Cold Cream.Read more Friday in Vin's People on Bradenton.com.